Finding good applicants

[LaVonna Funkhouser <lffunkhouser -at- HALNET -dot- COM>]

After not reading much email for several weeks, I recently
read through the degree/no degree discussion.  I was a bit
amused because in our recent job postings, our office has not
been overwhelmed by either applicants with English/tech comm.
degrees OR persons with years of relevant experience.

How should we appeal to potential applicants?

We think geography may be a problem.  Our office is in
southern Oklahoma in a small city about halfway between
Oklahoma City and Dallas, Texas.  There are a lot of advantages
to living in a community (Duncan, OK) of this size (~23,000),
but I'll admit it is not for everyone.

We will be looking for technical writers and graphic
artists, but this post is not a job ad.  Instead, I pose
this question for thought:  How can we attract resumes
for persons who will like this environment, will stick
around for a while, and who are qualified?

You may reply to me if you don't want to discuss this on
techwr-l.

Regards,
LaVonna

LaVonna F. Funkhouser     lffunkhouser -at- halnet -dot- com
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